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It’s Sunday morning, it’s February, and I’m standing in a river in Yorkshire. Why? Yes, it’s a good question but thankfully with a well reasoned answer. I’m out testing the new K&F Concept Magnetic Filter Set. Ever since I first heard word of this product a few months ago, I was to put it mildly, pretty excited. Last week, a knock at the door, and the set was in my hands. I have been a fan of the K&F […]
After using the K&F Concept Fashion Backpack for a good few years now, it’s time for something fresh. I need a larger backpack with extra space for more camera gear, so I’ve recently taken delivery of the K&F Concept KF13.084 Large DSLR Camera Backpack from the lovely people at Kent Faith. This is a big 25 litre backpack with plenty of storage, straps, pockets, meshes and a dedicated laptop pocket. On first inspection you can immediately see that this bag […]
Where to start? Obviously, 2020 hasn’t been the best year for Landscape Photographers! Confined to our four walls for most of the year. Amidst the turmoil I did find a few opportunities to venture out and about with the camera. Not as far afield as I would of liked, to Scotland for our yearly holiday would have been the dream. So, sorry to disappoint, no beautiful glens and mountains in the collection. So here they are, my favourite 12 from […]
A fresh delivery from K&F Concept this week, something I’ve been looking forward to trying out for some time. The K&F Concept Arca-Swiss Quick Release Plate. So, what is an Arca-Swiss Plate anyway? Back in the 90’s a company called Arca-Swiss decided to create a secure, standardised locking mechanism for cameras and tripods. The system consists of a mounting plate for the camera with 45° dovetail edge which fits securely into a corresponding vice like clamp on the tripod head. […]
Photography has been hit and miss over the last few months during these turbulent times. Not a lot of opportunity to venture much further than the local lanes and footpaths to walk our Border Collie. This evening whilst wandering the footpaths overlooking Rastrick we were gifted some lovely sunset colours. Silhouetted against the sunset a little feathery visitor came by to tweet at us. It’s little moments like this when you have the camera to hand that really make […]
This year I’m taking part in a 53 week photo challenge. One subject per calendar week. Aside from the more planned out landscape and portrait work, sometimes it’s a struggle to find inspiration in the every day. Having a pre-designed list of subjects is a big help and will hopefully stir up some creativity. I’ll be posting the weekly shots in a gallery on this blog post, as well as on my regular social media feeds. The posts will be […]
I’ve just taken delivery of the K&F Concept 100mm ND8 3 Stop Neutral Density Square Filter to add to my growing collection of K&F filters. As expected, the ND8 arrived in the usual high quality packaging, well protected for transit in it’s sturdy faux leather case with magnetic catch. [rl_gallery id=”14526″] So what is an ND8 filter? Neutral density filters are available in different strengths/darkness which reduces by a specific number of stops of light. The filters are labelled in […]
Trying out a different modifier today. A Reflective Softbox Umbrella, I normally work with a shoot-through umbrella as it gives a nice diffused light as well as a nice octagonal catch light in the eye. Florence was kind enough to sit for a few test shots for me. The umbrella is about 90cm so it’s a good ratio to the subject, giving a pleasant diffused soft light. My only initial reservation is the Speedlite is quite prominent in the catch […]
A lovely winter afternoon spent in the company of the Sarish family to take some new family portraits. What a super, smiley group of children! There’s still time to book a pre-Christmas family photoshoot. Get in touch with me on 07870 576995, or email gary.turner@shutterspot.co.uk Check out the Portait Photography page for full details of the packages.
The nice people over at K&F Concept were nice enough to send me over their K&F Concept 78.75 Inch Aluminium Photograph Light Stand to use and review. Light stands are an essential part of any portrait photographers kit bag. We’d never get the final shots if we didn’t have anything to hold all those flashes, strobes, umbrellas and soft-boxes. The light stand is made of aluminium alloy and is very sturdy, and states it can hold up to 4Kg. The […]